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“The freedom of speech and the freedom of the press have not been granted to the people in order that they may say things which please, and which are based upon accepted thought, but the right to say the things which displease, the right to say the things which convey the new and yet unexpected thoughts, the right to say things, even though they do a wrong.”

Quote by Samuel Gompers

Book:Seventy Years of Life and Labour: An Autobiography

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Seventy Years of Life and Labour: An Autobiography

Seventy Years of Life and Labour offers a personal narrative that spans the major events and milestones of a person's life, providing insights into the individual's growth, challenges, and achievements over seven decades. more

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Samuel Gompers, born on January 27, 1850 in the United Kingdom and died on December 13, 1924 in the United States, was an outstanding American labor leader. He is regarded as one of the founders of the American labor movement and had a profound impact on the labor movement in the United States. more

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